Join us for a tour to remember as we celebrate St Patrick's Day in one of the most isolated countries on the planet! Almost closed off the rest from the world, we will have a chance to discover the mysterious and magical capital city of Ashgabat which has been described as Las Vegas meets Pyongyang! Leaving the city, we will visit the awesome 'Gates of Hell' gas crater featuring a very special wine tasting with camping overnight, the seaside resort of Awaza with a ghostly feel as well as the epic Yangykala canyon. Returning to Ashgabat we will also get the chance to celebrate the start of Spring partying with the locals and learning about Turkmenistan culture!

Meet your driver and guide and transfer to our 5 star Hotel Nusay for some rest and relaxation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later in the morning, we will have a city tour of Ashgabat visiting: Old Nisa Fortress (UNESCO site), Ferris Wheel, Constitution Monument, Neutrality Square famous for its Arch topped by a gold-plated statue of the first President of Turkmenistan, Park of Independence, Wedding Palace “Bagt Koshgi” with a stunning view point and the Ertogrul Gazy Mosque.

Bar Crawl across this amazing city to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!

Overnight in Ashgabat.

Wednesday 18 March 2020

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning is free at leisure to relax in the hotel or catch some more crazy sights of Ashgabat!

This afternoon we drive to Darvaza and to ’The Gates of Hell’.

En-route we will visit Erbent village and two more gas craters: one with sulphur mud and the other water, both seeping with gas from underground.

Dinner at the famous burning gas crater with a very special wine tasting as well as camping overnight in tents!

Thursday 19 March 2020

After a warming and delicious camp breakfast we drive back to Ashgabat.

In the afternoon we take a flight to Turkmenbashi to discover the Ghost Town resort of Awaza!

Overnight in one of the very empty hotels in Awaza.

Friday 20 March 2020

In the morning we’ll drive to the Yangykala canyon.

We will pass through the Great Balkan mountains experiencing many wild camels along the way. Yangykala means ’fiery fortress’ which consists of white, pink and orange limestone formations, a truly remarkable sight!

We will enjoy lunch overlooking this spectacular canyon with a tasting of a selection of local vodkas...

After about 1-2 hrs relaxing in the canyon, we drive back to Turkmenbashi.

On arrival we will have a brief tour of the city as well as taking a dip in the freezing Caspian Sea!

In the evening we will fly back to Ashgabat at 19:25.

Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat.

Saturday 21 March 2020

Today we join the locals to celebrate the 'Novruz Bayram Spring Holiday' festivities in Ashgabat!

Here we will experience the culture of Turkmenistan, visiting the traditional yurts as well as sampling the national dishes.

We will also have the chance to dress up in traditional costumes and join the locals with singing and dancing!

Farewell dinner and drinks.

Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat.

Sunday 22 March 2020

Early morning transfer to the airport for our 4:10am flight home with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (optional & subject to possible change).

End of tour.

Tour Cost: £1395.00​Price Inclusive of:Letter of invitation and tourist registrationAccommodation: 4 nights in Ashgabat at 5 star Nusay Hotel1 night in the desert in Darvaza (tent/camping)1 night in 5 star Hazar Hotel in AwazaEnglish Speaking guideA/C transport as per itinerary including 4x4 vehicles on days 2-4.All airport transfersMeals: breakfasts in hotels, lunch on Day 4 and dinner and breakfast in DarvazaEntrance fees to the sites/museums mentioned in the itineraryCamping gear for overnight in the desertAshgabat-Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat air tickets (Economy class only)Bottled mineral water - 1 litre per person per dayPrice Exclusive of:Visa feesMigration duty of $14 per person (must be paid at the border on arrival)Photo/video camera fees at sites/museumsMeals & services not mentioned in the itineraryInternational air ticketsPersonal expenses and program modificationsTips

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